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USBRS APPLICATION
The USBRS Application Instructions (PDF/108k) and Application (PDF/96k) work hand-in-hand with the 2009 Purpose and Policy Statement (PDF/20k) and the Corridor Criteria (PDF/112k). State Departments of Transportations should send your applications to AASHTO electronically for review by the SCRN at their bi-annual meetings – send to usroutes@aashto.org. The following steps in the process of U.S. Route Numbering applications must be completed in order for new changes become official:
- The committee reviews applications and makes recommendations to approve or disapprove the request.
- The committee shall report all recommendations and decisions to the Standing Committee on Highways and will ask for its approval. This will take place at SCOH's spring and annual meetings.
These decisions will be presented to the AASHTO Board of Directors in the SCOH report at the Board's business meeting.
U.S. BICYCLE ROUTES ONLINE RESOURCES
Here are some of the resources that are available to help groups and agencies initiate the planning and development of U.S. Bicycle Routes. This list will grow and evolve so please check back often and tell us what you need so we can try and find it for you!
Adventure Cycling's Route Criteria (PDF / 32k)
Provides a great start for planning long distance routes using existing roadways and trails.
Florida’s Bicycle Level of Service Model
Wisconsin Rural Roadway Methodology (PDF/1.6M, pages 13-15)
Wisconsin’s Department of Transportation has been using this model, with slight modifications, for the past 28 years.
BikePennsylvania’s Route Evaluation Form (PDF/164k) to learn more about Pennsylvania’s bike route network visit BikePA & PennDOT.
Liability Aspects Of Bikeway Designation (PDK/640k) by John English. This document establishes cyclists as legitimate road users.
Michigan Bicycle and Pedestrian Design and Liability Presentation (PDF/5.1M) demonstrates how, under Michigan law, the pursuit of safe design for bicyclists and pedestrians poses no additional risk of liability. The four areas the presentation focuses on are: 1) Bike Lanes in cities and villages; 2) 4 lane–3 lane conversions “Road Diets”; 3) Mid-block pedestrian crossings; and 4) Signing rural road/shoulders as bike routes
Tips for Bikeway Designation (PDF/156k) by Michael Jackson, Director of Bicycle and Pedestrian Access for the Maryland Department of Transportation
AASHTO Guide for The Development of Bicycle Facilities. This guide, release in 1999 is currently under revision and the new version is scheduled to be released in 2010.
AASHTO’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Checklist for Designating a USBR (PDF/80k) – Use as a basic guideline for the process of designating a U.S. Bicycle Route. Please give us your feedback, additions and edits.
Initially developed by Michigan Trails and Greenways member Scott Anderson, we’ve created a Outreach Letter template (Word/28k) that informs roadway managers and transportation jurisdictions about the development of the USBR in their region.
Route Development Process (PDF/56k) – This process was adapted from a detailed procedure outlined on our Discussion Forums – thanks to contributors Paul V. and C. Davey for posting their ideas and outlined process. This is a template that can be adapted for individual needs.
Bicycle Route Suitability Report (PDF/20k) – This report from Rhode Island is another example of how a state determines roadway suitability.
Please let us know of more resources so we can expand this list.
ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY BENEFITS OF BICYCLE TRAVEL
North Carolina Outer Banks Study – bike facilities related to tourism and other positive impacts on the community.
Guidelines for Analysis of Investment in Bicycle Facilities - a compilation study by the National Cooperative Highway Research Program, includes literature reviews, cost-benefit analysis, etc.
Sustrans Report on the National Cycle Network in the UK
Bicycle Tourism in Maine: Economic Impacts and Marketing (PDF)
Communities Benefit! (PDF) showcases 10 outstanding projects that
demonstrate the power of the Transportation Enhancements
(TE) program to catalyze positive change and economic
rebirth in local communities.
Shoppers on Bikes Good for Business - article claiming that patrons arriving by
bicycle and on foot spend
more money than those
coming by car
SUPPORT THE U.S. BICYCLE ROUTE SYSTEM
Help make the USBRS a reality, donate today.
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